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Re: Classic pictures Updated 24/10/2024

Post #4421 by hair bear » Thu Oct 24, 2024 11:02 pm

I think the string of red/white bunting is in the pile of sundry detritus behind the digger. They'll get 'round to it once they've finished their tea. That looks like a site catering van so I wonder what else is going on behind the camera?

I was told a long time ago that when the motorways were built, instead of moving the caravans they were crushed and buried on site. Those do look like they are in a position ready to be composted and landscaped.
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Re: Classic pictures Updated 24/10/2024

Post #4422 by essexpete » Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:32 am

The caravans are below the surrounding landscape!


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Re: Classic pictures Updated 24/10/2024

Post #4423 by Jeremy Rowland » Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:14 pm

essexpete wrote:The photo don't dig it there, not a single piece of barrier or warning to be seen! The cars could place the photo mid 60s but the excavator looks more modern?


The excavator is a JCB 5C :thumbup: yes how things have changed and sadly not always for the best, today there would be traffic lights which take forever to change with multiple warning signs and barriers.

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Post #4424 by XS650 » Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:47 am

I worked on a few big jobs with 'caravan sites' attached.
The things that went on there.
Mainly involving women and drink !
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Re: Classic pictures Updated 03/11/2024

Post #4425 by Neversweat » Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:29 am

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Post #4426 by hair bear » Sun Nov 03, 2024 12:34 pm

How long ago were the Rush Green photos taken?
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Re: Classic pictures Updated 03/11/2024

Post #4427 by Billy26F5 » Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:05 am

The 2BII looks quite early, the 3CIII I suspect is one of the very last. Hope someone can get them back to top condition.
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Post #4428 by Jeremy Rowland » Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:09 pm

Billy26F5 wrote:The 2BII looks quite early, the 3CIII I suspect is one of the very last. Hope someone can get them back to top condition.
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As they are in Rush Green they will probably rot away to nowt, have heard that the owner always wants 'top dollar' for anything so you would not be able to bag a bargain.

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Re: Classic pictures Updated 03/11/2024

Post #4429 by Billy26F5 » Tue Nov 05, 2024 12:15 am

Pitty, always feel machines in such hands are very unfortunate.
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